Colorado Springs Divorce Attorney

Divorce is an unfortunate conclusion for marriages, even though these separations are often for the best for all parties involved. Still, the fact remains that divorce is a sensitive, uniquely personal and trying experience for any separating spouse. However, know that you do not have to go through this season alone. The Law Office of Gordon N. Shayne is here to provide our more than three decades of family law experience to help you through your divorce.

Regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, Gordon N. Shayne is a divorce attorney in Colorado Springs who will advocate on your behalf to reach an equitable, fair resolution to your marital dissolution. Whenever possible, an understanding and fair legal approach will be taken to produce a fair outcome for all parties.

However, in some divorces, aggressive advocacy is necessary to ensure that your marital contributions are fairly valued in a contested divorce proceeding. Gordon N. Shayne is a Colorado Springs divorce lawyer who uses the legal means necessary to ensure that your legal rights are protected at all times, providing you with a legal ally during the difficulties of a Colorado divorce.

There are numerous factors to consider when you decide to part ways with your spouse, including:

Relying on a Colorado Springs divorce attorney who earns your trust will provide you with the legal advocate you need from start to finish in a Colorado divorce. For now, here are a few key tips to keep in mind for your Colorado Springs divorce.

What to Expect in a Colorado Divorce

To initiate a divorce proceeding in Colorado, one or both parties must file a Petition For Dissolution of Marriage. If both parties filed together, then this filing is referred to as a Co-Petition For Dissolution of Marriage. The Petition For Dissolution of Marriage is pursuant to Section 14-10-106 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, which outlines the legal process of divorcing in Colorado.

Colorado is also a “no-fault” divorce state, meaning Colorado courts pay no concern to who is at fault for the separation when making decisions on the distribution of marital property. Instead, Colorado courts rely on a principle known as “equitable distribution” of property. An equitable division of property simply means that the court will fairly divide the marital properties and assets according to a number of factors, including:

Each spouse’s contribution to the marriage, which includes contributions made by spouses who serve as homemakers

The value of the property given to each respective spouse

The economic factors affecting each spouse at the time when the equitable division is slated to take effect

Changes in separate (non-marital) property values during the marriage

Depleting separate property for purposes related to the marriage, as outlined in Section 14-10-113 of the Colorado Revised Statutes

However, do note that these factors are meant to be considered for a fair and equitable distribution of marital property, which does not necessarily mean equal. It is possible that an equitable distribution of property will result in a truly equal division of property between the spouses, but this is often not the case since the court’s focus is on fairness.

How Long Will a Colorado Divorce Take?

There is no easy and fast answer as to how long your Colorado Springs divorce might take. When discussing the timeline of your divorce with a divorce lawyer in Colorado Springs, it will soon become clear that there are a number of factors that will affect your divorce timeline. To name just one example, Colorado courts allow spouses 20 days to submit financial disclosures after the initial Petition For Dissolution of Marriage is filed. Further, the court can also grant a 20-day extension to this 20-day timeline if either party does not meet this deadline. As such, a divorce timeline could be extended by as much as 40 days, even in the early parts of the divorce timeline.

If you prefer a fast and effective resolution for your Colorado Springs divorce, then it is well worth considering mediation or arbitration. These alternative forms of dispute resolution prioritize settling cases without going to a contested hearing in court. Not only can mediation or arbitration lead to quicker divorce outcomes, these alternative forms of dispute resolution (ADR) can also put both spouses in full control over what they agree to regarding:

In addition to an expedited divorce for cooperative spouses, relying on ADR for divorce in Colorado Springs also helps spouses eliminate the uncertainty of a contested divorce hearing. A contested hearing results in a final divorce decree issued by the judge, which can lead to uncertain and, often, unwelcome outcomes for either spouse. By contrast, cooperative spouses can reach a fair and equitable resolution that satisfies all parties involved by opting for ADR instead.

If you are ready to go through with a divorce in Colorado Springs, The Law Offices of Gordon N. Shayne are ready to help you move on with your life. Gordon N. Shayne, a Colorado Springs divorce attorney with 34 years of experience, has built a reputation for helping spouses and Colorado families reach resolutions in difficult divorce and custody disputes.

If children are involved in the divorce, The Law Offices of Gordon N. Shayne provides caring, compassionate legal representation that helps families avoid high-tension and conflict-heavy divorce disputes that can lead to harmful memories and emotional wounds for impressionable children. An accomplished divorce and child custody lawyer alike, he puts his extensive experience to work for your divorce in order to reach an agreement that is in your best interests and the best interests of your children.

For more information about how Gordon N. Shayne can help you speed up the divorce process and reach an effective resolution, contact us online or call Gordon N. Shayne at (719) 442-6649 for a free* consultation today.

*for those individuals interested in retaining legal counsel and who have the financial means to hire an attorney.

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About Gordon N. Shayne

The Law Office of Gordon N. Shayne is focused exclusively on Colorado family law. The firm has been serving clients throughout the State of Colorado and the Front Range including Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Monument/Palmer Lake, Castle Rock, Pueblo, and El Paso, Douglas, Teller, and Pueblo Counties.